Gulab jamun (also spelled gulaab jamun; lit. 'Rose water berry' or 'Rose berry') is a sweet confectionery or dessert,
originating in the
Indian subcontinent, and a type of mithai popular in India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives and
Bangladesh, as well as Myanmar. It is also common in nations with substantial populations of people with South Asian
heritage, such as Mauritius, Fiji, Gulf states, the Malay Peninsula, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, South
Africa, and the Caribbean (Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname).
It is made mainly from milk solids, traditionally from khoya, which is milk reduced to the consistency of a soft dough.
Modern recipes call for dried or powdered milk instead of khoya. It is often garnished with dried nuts, such as almonds
and cashews, to enhance flavour.
